Will the timestamp survive if I share the image on social media?

Yes. The stamp is baked into the pixel data. Platforms may re-compress the JPEG and strip EXIF, but the visible text remains intact.

Does stamping reduce image quality?

The image is decoded once into a full-resolution Canvas bitmap. The timestamp is rendered as vector text. On export, you get the same pixel dimensions as the original. Only the area under the stamp text is changed.

Does my photo get uploaded to a server?

No. The entire process runs inside your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device, making this the most private timestamp tool available.

What image formats are supported?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and BMP are all supported. The download is always a high-quality PNG at the original resolution, preserving every pixel of the original photo.

Can I add a date stamp to a photo taken years ago?

Yes. You can set any custom date. Past or future. This is useful for organizing old photo archives or retro-stamping scanned prints.

Add Timestamp to Image

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Drop your image here

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Add current date and time stamp to your photos with customizable format and position.

What is Add Timestamp to Image?

A visible date-and-time stamp turns any photo into a verifiable record. Construction managers use them to prove progress milestones, insurance adjusters attach them to claims, and real-estate inspectors include them in every report. Unlike EXIF metadata. Which platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook strip on upload. A burned-in timestamp survives re-compression, screenshotting, and format conversion because it is part of the image pixels.

Why use this tool?

Drag the stamp anywhere on the image. Bottom-right for unobtrusive documentation, center for prominent proof. Choose from full ISO timestamps (2026-04-14 09:32:15), date-only, time-only, or build a custom pattern with strftime tokens. Adjust font size (20–72 px), text color, background tint, and opacity so the stamp is readable against any scene without overpowering it. Everything runs in-browser via the Canvas API. Your photos never leave your device.

Common use cases

Stamp photos when you need at-a-glance proof of timing: daily site documentation, move-in and move-out inspections, food-safety compliance photos, veterinary checkup images, or volunteer event logs. It is also handy for personal projects. Timestamped renovation photos, baby milestones, and garden progress shots are far easier to organize than relying on file-modified dates.

How to use Add Timestamp to Image

1Drop a JPG, PNG, WebP, or BMP onto the upload area (or tap Browse on mobile)
2Pick a date/time format: Full, Date Only, Time Only, or Custom
3Drag the overlay to the desired spot on the image
4Tweak font size, colors, and opacity until the stamp is clearly readable
5Click Download. The stamped image saves at original resolution with no watermark

Frequently asked questions

Can I set a custom date instead of today?: Yes. Switch to Custom format and type any date and time you need. The tool does not restrict you to the current timestamp. Handy for retro-stamping older photos.
Will the timestamp survive if I share the image on social media?: Yes. The stamp is baked into the pixel data. Platforms may re-compress the JPEG and strip EXIF, but the visible text remains intact.
Does stamping reduce image quality?: The image is decoded once into a full-resolution Canvas bitmap. The timestamp is rendered as vector text. On export, you get the same pixel dimensions as the original. Only the area under the stamp text is changed.
Does my photo get uploaded to a server?: No. The entire process runs inside your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device, making this the most private timestamp tool available.
What image formats are supported?: JPG, PNG, WebP, and BMP are all supported. The download is always a high-quality PNG at the original resolution, preserving every pixel of the original photo.
Can I add a date stamp to a photo taken years ago?: Yes. You can set any custom date. Past or future. This is useful for organizing old photo archives or retro-stamping scanned prints.

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Why Add a Timestamp to a Photo?

A visible date-and-time stamp on a photograph serves as immediate, at-a-glance proof of when an image was captured. Unlike hidden EXIF data, which can be stripped by social-media platforms or email clients, a burned-in timestamp survives any amount of re-uploading, screenshotting, or format conversion. That makes it the method of choice for:

Construction progress tracking. General contractors shoot dozens of site photos per day. Stamped images let project managers, inspectors, and clients confirm the timeline without digging into metadata.
Insurance & legal documentation. Adjusters and attorneys rely on date-stamped photos as admissible evidence of property condition at a specific point in time.
Real estate inspections. Home inspectors record conditions room by room and deliver stamped photo binders to buyers and agents.
Event journalism & personal memory. A concert or birthday party is more meaningful when you can see the exact date and time right on the image.

How to Add a Timestamp Online (Step by Step)

Using our free Add Timestamp tool takes under a minute:

Upload your photo. Drag an image onto the upload area above, or click to browse. JPG, PNG, WebP, and BMP are all supported.
Choose a date/time format. Pick "Full" (2026-04-14 09:32:15), "Date only," "Time only," or build a custom pattern using tokens like %Y-%m-%d.
Position the stamp. Click and drag the text overlay anywhere on the image. Most users place it in the bottom-right corner so it stays out of the way but is still legible.
Style it. Adjust font size (20–72 px), text color, background color, and opacity until the stamp is clearly readable against the photo.
Download. Hit "Download" to save the stamped image in its original resolution. No quality loss, no watermark.

Online Tool vs. Phone Camera Timestamp

Many smartphone cameras have a built-in timestamp feature (Samsung and HUAWEI both offer it). So why use an online tool instead?

Feature	Phone Camera Stamp	Online Tool
Retro-stamp old photos	Only new photos	Any photo, any age
Custom position	Fixed corner	Drag anywhere
Custom date format	Limited	Full control
Font / color choice	Preset only	Fully customizable
Batch processing	No	Yes
Works with screenshots	No	Yes

In short: the phone option is convenient for quick snaps, but if you need control or need to stamp photos after the fact, an online tool is far superior.

Best Practices for Readable Timestamps

Use a semi-transparent dark background. A pure-white or pure-black background looks harsh. Set opacity to around 60–70 % for a professional look that doesn't obscure the image.
Pick the right font size. 24 px works well for social-media images (1080 px wide). For high-resolution DSLR photos, push it up to 48–60 px.
Stick to bottom-right for documentation photos, but move it to top-left for whiteboards or overhead shots where the bottom might get cropped.
Use an ISO date format (YYYY-MM-DD) so there is no ambiguity between US and EU date conventions.

Privacy & Security

Everything happens in your browser. The image is read with the Canvas API, the stamp is drawn on-screen, and the final file is exported locally. At no point does the photo leave your device. That matters if you are handling inspection reports, medical records, or other sensitive images.

After Stamping: Next Steps

Once your photo has a visible timestamp, you might also want to:

Crop the image to remove unwanted borders.
Compress the image to shrink the file size for email or web upload.
Resize the image to meet a platform's dimension requirements.
Add extra text such as a project name or location label.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set a custom date instead of today's date?

Yes. Choose the "Custom" format option and type any date and time you need. The tool does not lock you to the current timestamp.

Does the tool work on iPhone and Android?

Absolutely. It runs in any modern mobile browser. Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Samsung Internet. No app install required.

Will the download have a watermark?

No. The exported image contains only your timestamp. There is no branding or watermark of any kind.